A/N: The finale is tonight and I'm so excited, even though I know we'll probably be disappointed Swen (For me, especially if Hook is really present). Anyway, lets cross our fingers and treasure the SQ moments!

Chapter 23

The crinkly paper below Regina was sticking to her thighs and her hospital gown was a bit too revealing for her liking but this was a momentous moment that could not be over shadowed by minor annoyances. The July heat was sticky, making clothes feel constricting and sweat glands prepare for battle.

"It is as hot as mother balls in here." Emma stated as she fanned herself. She was seated in the plastic chair next to the exam table.

"It's not that bad. And fanning yourself makes you hotter." Regina grabbed the blonde's hand to still it. Emma wiggled in her seat, the plastic protesting.

"I guess I'm nervous, ya know? The first visit was simple tests to prove what the at-home pregnancy tests had already told us. This is big, Gina! Our first ultrasound!" Emma nervously wrung her hands together and Regina smiled affectionately as she rubbed her large belly.

"Yes, dear, it is big but I'm excited. We're going to find out the gender and we can start converting the guest room and thinking of names!" Regina smiled brightly. The past three months had been a whirlwind. The morning after the debacle with the tests, the two lovers went to the hospital to see Dr. Whale and confirm the pregnancy, which it did. He gave them instructions and pre-natal care.

The town was full of energy, expecting the child to be the most powerful magic wielder to ever exist. The citizens constantly watched over Regina by helping her climb down stairs because her stomach prevented her from seeing the floor, making sure she cooled it with the caffeine, and accompanying her to and from town hall. Emma realized that if Regina hadn't been on a pregnancy high, she might have zapped them all into oblivion.

But no matter how obsessive the town seemed, they came nowhere near Snow White. Snow would drop by the mansion, which Emma had moved into when Regina started showing, unannounced, order for the older brunette at Granny's, and even attempted to feed her a few times. She was insufferable and that was coming from Emma.

Ruby had been pretty calm about everything. She would fawn over the baby, already buying clothes for unborn child, and drop off lunch at the mayor's office if Emma couldn't do it. The biggest development was that she really did back off. She allowed Emma to ask for help instead of just jumping in because she expected the worst from the blonde.

As for the savior, she managed to get her shit together… mostly. After all, she was Emma Swan. She was bound to fuck up. But the blonde was always on call for Regina. She would run to the supermarket at all hours to satisfy the brunette's cravings, rub her back and hold her hair when she vomited, and cuddle her when she felt down. Emma acknowledged that these months were the happiest of her life. She was expecting a child with her true love and she realized that being affectionate towards Regina was actually very nice. It made her feel… right. The mansion became her home.

Every morning, Emma would wake up to the smell of bacon and walk downstairs to be greeted by Henry and Regina, who waddled around adorably. Yeah, life was really good.

"Would you like a girl or a boy?" Emma questioned as she clasped the brunette's left hand and stroked the round belly that held her progeny. Regina scrunched up her face in contemplation.

"Well… we already have a precious boy… so maybe a girl would be nice." Regina stated slowly and Emma kissed the brunette's hand.

"I'd be happy with either but a little girl would be amazing. I can imagine a girl that looks just like you." Emma sighed happily before leaning up to place a sweet peck on her love's lips. Before Regina could respond, the door opened and Whale walked in casually.

"Hello Madame Mayor, Sheriff Swan," The doctor rolled the backless stool towards the exam table and motioned for the brunette to lay back. Emma helped the woman scoot back and lean back. Whale grabbed a bottle and positioned it above Regina's exposed belly, "This may be cold. We haven't gotten our shipment of the heated gel yet. Maybe you should work on that Miss Mills."

"Really douche wad? Do the damn ultrasound!" Emma bellowed, glaring at the doctor. Whale smirked at Regina, who just shrugged. The doctor squeezed some gel onto her and grabbed the wand. He pressed the device and a picture popped up on the screen. The two women stared in awe as the doctor moved around the device.

"Hear that?" The women nodded, "That's… that's… their heartbeats."

"You mean a heartbeat?" Regina stuttered, perturbed by the man's strange behavior, "Is everything okay?"

"Ladies… there's two heartbeats," Whale let out a bark of laughter at the women's frightened faces, "Twins! You're having twins!"

"What?" Regina shrieked as Emma's eyes rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed.

Emma groaned, feeling her head pulsate. She couldn't open her eyes yet. They felt extremely heavy. She remembered why she fainted and a small smile puffed out her cheeks. Twins! She was having two children with Regina. She felt warmth spread through her chest. She wondered what gender they were. Her fainting put a stop to the process but hopefully that oaf of a doctor printed out a picture so Emma could make copies and brag around town.

"Is she okay?" She heard her mother screech from her left.

"Whale said she should wake up any second." Regina sighed and Emma tried to open her eyes again. She didn't want Regina to be stressed. It wouldn't be good for the babies. Babies. She was able to open her eyes and saw Regina, Ruby, Snow, Charming, and Henry.

"Did you tell them?" Emma murmured and everyone's eyes snapped to the hospital bed. Her family surrounded her and she laughed weakly.

"Honey! Do you feel alright?" Regina cradled the blonde's face lovingly, tears glistening her eyes.

"Hey, don't cry. I'm great, just wondering about our babies." Emma whispered, leaning up to kiss the brunette's cheek.

"Babies?" Snow mouth was agape, her hands covering her mouth with anticipation. Regina and Emma turned to face the woman whose complexion was turning white. Henry jumped up.

"Twins?" He yelled excitedly. Regina nodded as Snow's eyes rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed.

After hours of observation at the hospital, both Emma and Snow were released and the family made their way to Mifflin. They wanted to be together after such exciting news. Plus, there were still a lot of things to discuss, like the gender. Regina was keeping the information quiet, wanting to tell them when everyone was seated. Hell, she was trying to avoid a head injury. Everyone piled into the study, plopping down exhaustedly. Snow and Emma were sipping on red Gatorade, trying to stay hydrated.

"Are any of you hungry?" Regina questioned from the doorway. Emma sat up and waved the brunette over.

"Nuh uh, you come here and tell us what we've been waiting to hear all day." Regina chuckled but complied, sitting comfortably on Emma's lap, who groaned jokingly. The brunette slapped her bicep.

"So?" Charming questioned as he scooted forward, hoping to catch Snow if she collapses again.

Regina looked around, smirked at Ruby, and cleared her throat, "We're having… two girls."

"Oh! Two girls!" Ruby shouted, jumping up to hug the two women simultaneously.

"Oh, two girls!" Henry scrunched up his face, "There's going to be a lot of estrogen over here."

"I can't wait to buy dresses and shoes and sparkly shirts!" Snow clapped excitedly.

"The apocalypse has come… and no one will be spared." Ruby joked, laughing when Snow threw a glare her way. Emma and Regina smiled at each other and Emma leaned into her ear, giving it a brief kiss.

"Two girls, two beautiful girls. Gina, it's going to be an amazing nightmare." Regina's resounding laugh made everyone smile.

A/N: There are probably only one or two chapters left: The birth of the babies and an epilogue.

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